What you need to know
- Tecno announced the Phantom V Fold at Mobile World Congress.
- The phone features a 7.85 foldable display with an external 6.42 inch display up to 120 Hz.
- The phone will be launched in India before arriving in other countries.
There are many exciting new smartphones coming out of MWC, and Tecno has unveiled its first foldable smartphone to compete with the likes of the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
The Phantom V Fold is a pretty impressive foldable phone with a range of features you’d expect from a device of this type. It’s powered by the flagship MediaTek 9000+ chipset with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The external OLED display is 6.42 inches and the internal display is a 7.85 inch OLED screen that is “virtually seamless and crease-free”. Both LTPO panels can display content with variable refresh rates from 10Hz to 120Hz.
Techno says the hinge has been tested to withstand 200,000 folds, which should be enough for years of use. Unfortunately, according to the Android Authority, it doesn’t appear to be water resistant.
The back cover is made of recycled plastic and houses a triple camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP 2x telephoto camera, and a 13MP ultra-wide camera. There are his two selfie cameras, a 32MP unit on the external screen and a 16MP camera on the internal display.
Under the hood is a large 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging support, making both the battery and charging speed larger and faster than the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Techno is also showcasing software enhancements made to the HiOS 13 (Android 13) UI. Collapsible form factors, including app split-panel views, split-screen gestures, and drag-and-drop.
Tecno is known for its large presence in Africa, but is beginning to expand into other global markets with phones like the flagship Tecno Phantom X2 Pro. The Phantom V Fold seems to offer a good mix of specs and solid design. It may not be the most interesting foldable phone, but the presence of his OEM’s relatively small offering is a good sign of the form factor.
The Phantom V Fold is expected to launch first in India for just under $1,000 and then in other territories, according to the Android Authority, making it very attractive to those considering a large-screen foldable. target.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 sets the standard for foldable smartphones with its durable and water-resistant design, excellent display and optimized software. It also supports S Pen input for increased productivity when using the large internal display.
